All eyes on Amazon… and Brazil
After a severe three-year recession that began in 2014, Brazil’s economy appears to be on the rebound, with GDP growth of 0.7%, y-o-y in 2017, and expected growth of 1.9% this year, according to the I...
The narrowbody freighter fleet — Part III
Today we conclude our analysis of the worldwide fleet of narrowbody jet freighters with a look at the fleet on a type-by-type basis, with a focus on express vs. general cargo, and then by regional distribution. You can read Part I here (the overall composition of the fleet), and Part II here (the passenger-go-freighter conversion […]
Air Incheon to fly first 767F for Samsung… Is Samsung Air the next Amazon Air?
Next week, Seoul-based Air Incheon will begin operating a 767-300BDSF (25202) for Samsung SDS/Cello. The aircraft is the first of two 767 freighters to be leased from ATSG West Leasing (a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group). The second unit is expected to follow in August. Cargo Facts believes, however, that should this operation prove […]
The narrowbody freighter fleet — Part II
Today we continue our analysis of the worldwide fleet of narrowbody jet freighters with a look at the passenger-to-freighter conversion market. You can read yesterday’s analysis of the overall composition of the fleet here, and tomorrow, in Part III, we will break down the fleet on a type-by-type basis, with a focus on express vs. […]
Breaking news: Qatar signs LOI for five more 777Fs
Qatar Airways today signed a Letter of Intent with Boeing to purchase five 777 Freighters. Assuming the order is finalized, Qatar Airways may become the operator of the world’s largest jet freighter fleet outside the big express companies. The carrier currently operates two 747-8Fs, thirteen 777Fs, and eight A330-200Fs. It also has three more 777Fs […]
The narrowbody freighter fleet — Part I
Today we begin a three-part analysis of the worldwide fleet of narrowbody jet freighters with a look at the overall composition of the fleet – how many of the different types are in operation by which carriers. Tomorrow, in Part II, we will look at the seventeen (yes, seventeen) active conversion programs for the eight […]
Cargo Facts Symposium 2018 registration opens
Today, Cargo Facts officially opened registration for its 24th annual Cargo Facts Symposium, to be held 10-12 October at the Omni San Diego. The industry’s premier event will once again provide an unparalleled networking platform for some of air cargo’s most influential leaders. Attendees will leave the conference with key insights from an exclusive group of […]
Top 20 cargo airports in 2017
According to preliminary data from the Airports Council International, total cargo handled (loaded and unloaded freight and mail) by airports worldwide in 2017 was up 7.9% over 2016 to about 118 million tonnes. International freight handled was up 9.9% to about 73 million tonnes, accounting for 62% of the total volume. Looking at the total […]
When business becomes too good
This week, UPS took delivery of a 747-8F from Boeing. This is the fifth 747-8F Boeing has delivered to UPS in just over six months, considerably boosting the company’s intercontinental capacity. And with twenty-three more of the jumbo freighters on order, all of which will be delivered in the next four years, it looks like […]